Which countries you can visit with UK visa?


Which countries you can visit with UK visa?

The countries you can visit if you have a valid UK visa are:
  • Albania.
  • Costa Rica.
  • Panama.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Cuba.
  • Qatar.
  • Aruba.
  • Dominican Republic.


Why is the UK not in Schengen?

Schengen started in 1985 with just six countries. The UK opted out of the initiative, having much less interest in scrapping border controls because of its island geography.


Can I visit Dublin with UK visa?

Unless you qualify for the short stay visa waiver programme or have a visa issued as part of the British Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS), a valid UK visa does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.


Can I visit Schengen countries with UK tourist visa?

Yes, if you possess a UK visitor permit, you can apply for the Schengen. In fact, you will have a higher chance of approval for your Schengen if you already possess the British permit. However, you cannot apply for the Schengen while you are in the UK.


Can I visit Paris with UK visa?

The UK is part of the EU but is not part of the Schengen area, a visa to the UK does not give access tot he Schengen area. That is why you had to get a UK visa not a Schengen one to enter the UK and why a UK visa has no use to you to go to Paris. As already stated above, you need a Schengen short-stay visa from France.


Do I need a visa to go to France?

U.S. citizens with valid passports traveling for tourism or business can enter France without a visa for a period of 90 days within each six-month period. For French visa information please see the French Embassy's website .


Can I visit Switzerland with UK visa?

British Travel Document holders Holders of British Travel Documents (Convention of 28 July 1951 and Convention of 28 September 1954) do not need a visa for short stays in Switzerland up to 90 days in any 180-day period.


Can I visit Germany with UK visa?

Any UK citizen who holds either a full UK passport or a BOTC, BOC, BPP or BS passport can travel to Germany visa-free. On the other hand, many non-EU nationals who reside in the UK are still required to get a Schengen visa to travel to Germany.


Can I visit Europe with UK visa?

Students who are on a UK visa may also need to apply for a visa to travel for tourism or business in the European Union. The Schengen area comprises 26 EU countries and it may be necessary to apply for a Schengen visa depending on your nationality.